Egyptian Film ‘Darwish' Wraps Production Ahead of Summer 2025 Release
Set in 1940s Egypt, the film stars Amr Youssef, Dina El Sherbiny, and Tara Emad in a comedic action tale of mistaken identity.
Apr 15, 2025
Upcoming Egyptian feature film 'Darwish' has wrapped filming and is set to hit cinemas on July 17th, 2025. Directed by Waleed El Halfawy and written by Wissam Sabry, the film is a period action-comedy that unfolds in Cairo during the 1940s.
'Darwish' follows the story of a con artist who becomes entangled in a case of mistaken identity after being falsely accused of murder. As the story progresses, the character's unexpected rise to public acclaim propels him into a complex web of fame, unresolved conflict with a former partner, and the stirrings of a new romantic relationship.
Leading the cast is Amr Youssef, with co-stars Dina El Sherbiny, Tara Emad, Mohamed Shahin, and Moustafa Gharieb playing key roles.
The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios, and Film Square. Darwish is scheduled to hit cinemas starting July 17, 2025, across the Arab world.
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